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Deprescribing meds in older adults; Treating C. difficile; Stair climbing indoors in bad weather instead of walking outdoors, is this worthwhile? The FDA no longer recommends use of radiation shields during x-ray procedures? Magnesium taurate to control palpitations? Performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports; And more!
Did you know that a stronger grip could predict a longer life? "Leyla Weighs In" on how building muscle strength is crucial for healthy aging. She's got groundbreaking research on muscle strength and longevity. Check it out!
The types of doctors to avoid; A case study of lavender oil helping to relieve itching; Dairy sensitivities and whey protein; Is high blood pressure genetic? A critique of the study asserting fish oil supplements elevate the risk of atrial fibrillation; And more!
An overview of itching; Would tofu be a good addition to a diet? Is TMAO a risk factor for heart disease when eating meat? Vegetarianism; Vertebroplasty vs. kyphoplasty; Gastroparesis; Meibomian Gland Dysfunction/dry eye disease? Wool carpeting or hardwood flooring? And more!
Highlights from my Scandinavian trip; Should nightshades be eliminated? Could acid reflux be caused by using a reverse osmosis water filtration system? Should we all be using unbleached toilet paper? Minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth? Festoons? And more!
More on “eat the rainbow” . . . or not; Medical breakthroughs that we don't really need; What's the impact of apple cider vinegar on blood sugar? I'm a 54-year-old postmenopausal woman with no libido—can supplements help? Can plant-based diets improve fertility? And more!
When a second opinion is necessary; Could niacin be a factor in cardiovascular disease? Could spasms in your sleep be a prediction of Parkinson's? Could prescribed medications cause tinnitus? Is the herpes virus a risk factor for dementia? And more!
The concepts of weight-inclusive care and healthism; Medicine's biggest failures; Thoughts on the Shingrix vaccine; Can essential tremor cause unsteadiness and balance problems? Can kidney stones be controlled with probiotics? Thoughts on bone broth; And more!
Is oatmeal healthy? Advice for higher-than-normal carotid artery intima-media thickness and no appreciable plaque; The hepatitis B vaccine; Protocol for 9-11 first responders for addressing toxic burden and immune support; GLP-1 weight loss drugs--help vs harm; And more!
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